Gov Walz update 3-31-20
Governor Walz’s Daily media briefing includes two more deaths. Joining him were Mn Dept. of Health Commissioner, Jan Malcolm, Director, State Emergency Operations Director, Joe Kelly (on alternate care...
View ArticleStanding down to Stand Up – Underdahl shares Nfld Hosp preparations; Caring...
By Teri Knight, News Director Is Northfield Hospital and Clinics ready should there be a surge of covid-19 patients? A tough question posed to NH&C CEO, Steve Underdahl. He said, I think so,...
View ArticleGovernor Walz 4-1-20 Update
Governor Walz announced there are now 17 deaths in Minnesota, up from 12 yesterday. Along with him today is MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Kris Ehresmann, DEED Steve Grove… this is the full audio along...
View ArticleSheriff’s Dept. adjusts to Covid-19; Rice Co. Atty Fossum updates on Criminal...
By Teri Knight, News Director Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn said they’ve changed up their routine in light of the coronavirus. They usually overlapped shifts, “Now we’re going to assign teams so that...
View ArticleGovernor Walz Update 4-2-20
Governor Walz’s Daily Covid Update for 4-2-20. He started with Minnesota’s 18th death and the recovery of the Trooper on his personal detail that has recovered from Covid-19. Walz announced that...
View ArticleIn 8 days, they retooled education delivery; NH&C stops deliveries to the...
By Teri Knight, News Director In less than 8 days, teachers and staff retooled their whole way of delivering education. Distance learning began across the state on Tuesday. Northfield Superintendent...
View ArticleNfld Police Chief Monte Nelson gives live update 4-03-20
Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson gives a live update on COVID-19 containment efforts in Northfield. The post Nfld Police Chief Monte Nelson gives live update 4-03-20 appeared first on KYMN Radio...
View ArticleGovernor Walz Update to Minnesotans 4-3-20
Governor Walz addresses Minnesotans on updated Covid-19 information related to our State. Governor Tim Walz Unveils Data Dashboard, Outlines State’s Priorities in Responding to COVID-19 The post...
View ArticleHouse fire on Woodley; Man receives 12 years for rape of Northfield woman;...
By Teri Knight, News Director Northfield Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 800 block of Woodley St. yesterday just before 5pm. Capt. Sean Simonson reports that the fire was active when they...
View ArticleRadio Free Northfield
Radio Free Northfield is ON; KYMN Radio would like to extend this invitation to all Chamber Members and non-Chamber members alike: With local businesses struggling due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, KYMN...
View ArticleLocal farmers catering to restaurants and hotels having a hard time; NH&C...
By Teri Knight, News Director Congresswoman Angie Craig held a town hall meeting yesterday to address business issues within rural communities in her District. Randy Hanson, Farmer and President of the...
View ArticleExtensive damage/no injuries in Faribault fire; “This won’t be over in 2...
By Teri Knight, News Director Just before midnight last night, the Faribault Fire Department, Rice County Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol and North Memorial Ambulance responded to a structure fire at...
View ArticleGov. Walz 4-8-20
Governor Walz has extended the Stay At Home order until May 4th. He shared models and said Minnesotans are doing a great job but we can’t “rest easy”. Jan Malcolm talked about rural Minnesota and Steve...
View ArticleCovid-19 triggering PTSD for some says Hope Center’s Staab; NH&C must tighten...
By Teri Knight, News Director These days of sheltering in place are having an effect on all of us. Some perhaps more than others. Hope Center Director Erica Staab noted that her clients who are in safe...
View ArticleCarleton College to complete Spring term remotely, Commencement and in-person...
UPDATED AT 2:07PM Carleton College to complete Spring term remotely, Commencement and in-person Reunion canceled Carleton College President Steve Poskanzer announced today that remote classes will...
View ArticleShooting incident in Faribault
FARIBAULT – On Saturday, April 11th, at approximately 10:36 AM Faribault Police Officers and Rice County Deputies responded to a shooting incident located in the parking lot of the Days Inn at 1920...
View ArticleMnDOT snowplows out on Easter Sunday as snow arrives in southeast Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. – MnDOT snowplows were out on southeast Minnesota state highways Sunday morning as a band of heavy of snow arrived in the region, according to the Minnesota Department of...
View Article2nd suspect in shooting was “scared”; Draheim wants to get people safely back...
By Teri Knight, News Director On Saturday morning, Faribault Police and Rice Co. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting in the parking lot of the Days Inn on Cardinal Ln. They found a 27 year old...
View ArticleGovernor Walz extends Peacetime Emergency
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-35 extending the peacetime emergency in Minnesota for 30 days. It will be in effect until May 13th. “Our actions have saved lives,...
View ArticleChief Nelson “Stay the course” for others; Severe weather includes flooding;...
By Teri Knight, News Director With mask on, Northfield Police Chief Monte Nelson came into the studio to give an update on how the community is responding to covid19. He commented on the progression...
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